AMANDO GARZA IV, MD
Medical School
Ross University School of Medicine (High Honors)
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Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio – Regional Academic Health Center (RAHC), Valley Baptist Medical Center
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Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine; Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine​​​
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Appointments & Leadership
Former Chief of Staff, Laredo Medical Center (2024)
Former Vice Chief of Staff, Laredo Medical Center (2023)
Former Chief of Medicine, Laredo Medical Center (2022–2023)
Former Vice Chief of Medicine, Laredo Medical Center (2020–2022)
Associate Program Director & Professor of Medicine, University of the Incarnate Word Laredo Internal Medicine Residency Program
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Professional Memberships
Obesity Medicine Association; American Diabetes Association; American College of Physicians; American Medical Association
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Research & Clinical Trials
Principal Investigator in multiple studies, including collaborations with Novo Nordisk, Cleerly Health, Cantor BioConnect, and Quest Diagnostics.
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At Our Office
Founder and practicing physician since 2017
KATHERINE N RAMIREZ, DNP, FNP-C
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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Texas A&M International University, Cum Laude
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Family Nurse Practitioner
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Loyola University New Orleans
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Board Certification
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Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
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Clinical Background
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Broad experience in pediatrics, internal medicine, women’s health, emergency, and critical care nursing.
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Honors & Awards
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Florence Nightingale Award Nominee; Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing; Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society; Presidential Volunteer Service Award
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At Our Office
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Since 2021
VERONICA MONTES-CORTEZ, MSN, APRN, FNP- BC
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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Texas A&M International University (DD Hachar Honors)
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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Family Nurse Practitioner
Texas A&M International University
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Board Certification
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
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Clinical Background
More than a decade of nursing experience in medical/surgical, emergency medicine, hospice, and women’s health. Extensive ER leadership as Charge RN and Stroke Coordinator.
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At Our Office
Since 2024
ILIANA "LILY" ESCOBEDO MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
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Laredo College (Mary Alice Lopez Award)
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
University of Texas at Arlington
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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas at Arlington
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Board Certification
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
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Clinical Background
Over 10 years of nursing experience in medical/surgical, telemetry, cardiac step-down, and intensive care, including advanced training in open-heart and post-cardiac surgery care.
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At Our Office
Since 2025